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Obituary
Stanley E. Parsells, 87, passed away on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018,
at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on Feb. 4, 1931, in Osceola, the son of the late Waldo H.
Parsells and Hazel M. (Bishop) Christ. Stanley was a graduate of Charleston
High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a very proud veteran.
Stanley married Mary Jane Hammond on July 22, 1952, at Brooks AFB in San
Antonio, Texas, they enjoyed over 65 years together, as husband and wife. He
attended Dexter Baptist Church, in Wellsboro. Stanley was also a member of
the American Legion Post 84, Wellsboro VFW Post 4907, and the Loyal Order of the Moose. Stanley
enjoyed woodworking and took great pride in his work. He made many commemorative
plaques for military and state officials. He loved to do paper tolling also
known as three-dimensional decoupage, which is the art of handcrafting
three-dimensional pictures from flat prints. Stanley loved camping at Ives
Run with his wife and spending time with his family. Stanley, along with his
father, Waldo and brother, Clifford operated Parsells Potato Farm for several
years.
In addition to his wife, Mary Jane, Stanley is survived by his daughter, Kim
D. Weidler (Robert) of Loganton; five grandchildren, Brad Wynn, Brian Wynn
(Courtney), Jody Parsells, Tori Gushea, Jessica Luisi (Todd); six
great-grandchildren, William Parsells, Ethan, Emily, Addison Gushea, E. Jaxon
Wynn, Lennon Luisi.; step-sisters, Connie Bliss (Lyle), Anne Heffentreyer (Charles),
Helen Altemus (Chris); sister-in-law, Mary Ann Parsells; several nieces and
nephews. In addition to his parents, Stanley was preceded in death by his
son, Fay W. Parsells; brother, Clifford Parsells, sister-in-law, Betty Mae
Borden; step-sisters, Marilyn Hockman and Linda Pletcher.
Visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 23, at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139
Main St., Wellsboro, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be Saturday, Febr.
24, at Dexter Baptist Church, Route 660, Wellsboro, with a visitation from
10-11 a.m., prior to the service at 11 a.m., with Pastor James Truax
officiating. Burial will be in West Branch Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dexter Baptist Church, 1215 Rt.
660 West, Wellsboro, PA 16901 or Wellsboro VFW Post 4907, 465 Kelsey St.,
Wellsboro, PA 16901.
To share your fondest memories and sign Stanley's guestbook, visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Local arrangements are entrusted to Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home.
Funeral Home
Tussey-Mosher
Funeral Home, Ltd.
139 Main Street
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-4637
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Published in The Wellsboro Gazette from
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